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Skoda Auto to increase permanent staff state by 400 people

October 22, 2010 | 05:14am CEToriginal
The carmaker has been offering workers from the former partner agencies to move to Skoda Auto or to Manpower. Exchange of the agencies entails complications...
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Volkswagen to use its new partner Suzuki in order to join B-SUV segment

October 21, 2010 | 03:29am CEToriginal
A small VW crossover, smaller than the Tiguan, will be derived from a new generation Suzuki SX4. Considered place and date of production beginning...
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EXPECTED DEVELOPMENT IN AUTOMOTIVE: TPCA to reduce production by 14% in 2010

October 21, 2010 | 03:12am CEToriginal
The JV factory in Kolin introduced Saturday non-production shifts, extended tact time of the production line, release part of agency staff. Details of measures...
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Brand new small BMW models and new generation Mini to get hybrid drive

October 20, 2010 | 02:07am CEToriginal
PSA Peugeot Citroen is going to become a partner in developing, manufacturing and purchasing of components. The prepared platform for small BMW cars is likely to be utilized by Saab...
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Chamber of Deputies received second draft of act on compulsory contributions from damage liability for firefighters

October 20, 2010 | 12:21am CEToriginal
The Central Bohemia region submitted it, the previous is a work of the Pardubice Region. Parameters of both proposals and views of interested parties...
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Geely lost interest in Opel plant in Antwerp, to be closed

October 19, 2010 | 11:56pm CEToriginal
Opel will now focus on finding subjects interested in buying the factory site for other purposes...
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Lotus finalizes preparations to enter Czech Rep, chose local partner

October 19, 2010 | 04:35am CEToriginal
The carmaker will launch a new model onto the market each year and will enter the segment of four-door coupes and possibly city electric cars...
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SAIC wants to deepen cooperation with GM by acquisition of its shares

October 19, 2010 | 12:11am CEToriginal
SAIC Motor is considering participation in General Motors’ IPO, which is expected in 2010...
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Dekra proposed surveillance cameras at MOT stations in Czech Rep

October 18, 2010 | 02:29am CEToriginal
They would be connected to the information system of the Ministry of Transport. Dekra’s network currently involves 86% of MOT stations in the Czech Republic, the rest...
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Jaguar Land Rover abandoned plans to close one of Britain-based factories

October 18, 2010 | 12:51am CEToriginal
It is caused by the sales growth, which means the creation of new jobs. Sales in September, the agreed wages increase, the recruitment of staff...
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Ford possibly aiming to reduce stake in Mazda

October 18, 2010 | 12:39am CEToriginal
Of the current 11% Ford plans to cut the share below 3%. Potential candidates, share’s value, term of decisions...
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Roman Stoklasa became new fleet manager of Peugeot in Czech Rep

October 15, 2010 | 03:37am CEToriginal
It happened after the appointment of fleet manager Marco Venturini to the possition of sales director. Stoklasa will be responsible for the segment of...
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Skoda Auto to fully localize production in India by 2012

October 14, 2010 | 04:23am CEToriginal
Currently, the carmaker uses 40% of components from the local suppliers. New low-cost sedan A Entry/Felicia will start being produced in 2011…
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EVC Group expands abroad with electric cars Skoda Roomster and Smart Fortwo

October 14, 2010 | 03:54am CEToriginal
In Western Europe, the company also wants to offer conversions of used cars. First foreign markets, funding in the Czech Republic by s Autoleasing...
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Giant factory complex in Brandys nad Labem rent to Continental bought by large real estate investor in auction

October 14, 2010 | 03:33am CEToriginal
The investor paid 20% above the reserve price for the premises and 30% below the estimated market price. Name of the new owner, reserve and the purchase price, recovery of investment...
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IIR holds professional conference HR Forum 2010 in Prague in December

October 14, 2010 | 02:48am CEToriginal
The thirteenth year of the event has a separate block of finance and production. Speakers at the conference will be representatives of insurance companies and companies from the automotive industry too...
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ArcelorMittal considers building new steel plant in Czech Rep

October 13, 2010 | 03:49am CEToriginal
The reason for this investment is the company’s aim to become more economic and environmental in its operation. Locality, decision date, the amount of investment, the current volume of production...
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Some smaller car dealers in Czech Rep began to barter advertising for services on media’s fleet

October 13, 2010 | 03:25am CEToriginal
They resolve the company’s promotion in this way, without having to spend money. In some cases dealers also offer spare parts...
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Strong demand of dealers in Czech Rep for sales of quality used Peugeot cars

October 13, 2010 | 03:11am CEToriginal
In 2011, one third of the dealer network will be involved in the program Peugeot Approved Cars. Sales plans...
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Autobond introduced loyalty program for new and existing customers

October 13, 2010 | 02:59am CEToriginal
The program, called Bond Service Plus is divided into three levels, providing different sized discounts for service, parts, accessories and other services...
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Ministry of Transport suggests technical check-up stations to compulsorily record mileage

October 13, 2010 | 02:40am CEToriginal
This should eliminate fraud concerning downsizing of car tachometers in the Czech Republic. The amendment could come into force...
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Geely interested in Opel’s Belgian plant

October 13, 2010 | 02:30am CEToriginal
Intentions of the Chinese company, which bought the Swedish carmaker Volvo Car in March 2010, with a plant in Antwerp are not known...
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Skoda Auto considers moving entire production from Czech Rep to China

October 12, 2010 | 02:34am CEToriginal
The carmaker has thus got a powerful tool for negotiations with Czech trade unions on a new collective agreement. The analysis of the profitability of production in China shows...
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Petr Taborsky left Import Volkswagen Group

October 12, 2010 | 02:26am CEToriginal
He was head of the Seat division for 4 years, worked at the Volkswagen Group for over 13 years. The new head of the Seat brand in the Czech Republic...
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PARIS: Nissan wants to double number of dealerships in Czech Rep by 2011

October 12, 2010 | 02:19am CEToriginal
The number of outlets is expected to return to the level before 2005. Details of the dealer strategy...
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